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H20 JXR

2004 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,105 mi
Last recorded150,105 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 JXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 150,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 147,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2017 147,108 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2016 142,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 134,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 134,663 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,403 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 133,403 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 131,790 miles

Head lamp washers not working

N/s/f and O/s/f coil spring not located properly

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 131,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Head lamp washers not working

N/s/f and O/s/f coil spring not located properly

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 119,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 158,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 151,410 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 151,409 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2007 120,464 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 120,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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H20 JXR is a 2004 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 100,731 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H20 JXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H20 JXR is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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